Online Doctor of Education in Educational Leadership: FAQs

No, there are no entrance exams required. You can learn more about our admissions policy here.

The first step is to start your application.

No, prior work experience is not required. You can learn more about our admissions policy here.

Yes, the online Doctor of Education in Educational Leadership accepts up to 6 non-degree transfer credits. You can learn more about our admissions policy here.

Up to 6 non-degree credits may be transferred and applied towards this program. You can learn more about our admissions policy here.

This program offers rolling admissions and accepts applications year-round. Start your application.

You'll need a GPA of 3.5 to apply to the program. Applicants with a lower GPA may explain their GPA in the personal statement required for admission. You can learn more about our admissions policy here.

The requirements for the online Doctor of Education in Educational Leadership program include:

• A completed application
• A master’s degree from an accredited institution
• Three letters of recommendation
• A personal statement
• All transcripts from previously attended institutions

You can learn more about our admissions policy here.

Arcadia University offers rolling admission with courses starting in the fall.

An open house is not offered for this program. However, a virtual orientation is available to all EdD students before beginning courses.

Those who hold an EdD in Educational Leadership often pursue career titles such as school superintendent, chief learning officer, university president, and more. Learn more about your career options by visiting our career's page.

You'll complete 51 credits to earn the Doctor of Education in Educational Leadership. You can review courses now.

You'll complete 18 courses to earn the Doctor of Education in Educational Leadership degree. You can learn more about coursework for this program on our courses page.

No. Concentrations are not offered for this program. 

No, a specialization is not required for this program.

Yes, this program does follow a cohort model.

This program is offered fully online. This allows you to study in the times and locations that are best for you throughout your entire program without a requirement of ever coming to campus.

Most of the faculty in this program are tenured. They stay current on the needs and news of the industry and have been educating the next generation in educational leadership for years.

The Doctor of Education in Educational Leadership is new to Arcadia University’s online program offerings. The first online courses for this program begin in 2025.

The online program is designed for maximum flexibility and may be taken full-time if you feel you have the time to do so successfully. To see the curriculum, view our courses page.

The online program is designed for professionals who work full-time and is offered part-time. This allows you to achieve a realistic balance between work, school, and personal responsibilities and gives you the opportunity to fully absorb the information in your coursework. To see the curriculum, view our courses page.. 

You can complete the program in just 33 months. To see the curriculum, view our courses page.

This program is designed for working professionals with busy lives, so if something interrupts your normal course of study, you don't have to worry about losing the courses you've completed. You can take up to 6 years to complete the degree, if needed. To see the curriculum, view our courses page.

Tuition is $1,090 per credit hour. You'll need to complete 51 credits for a total tuition of $55,590. You can review all tuition costs here.

Scholarships are not currently offered for this program. Please consider the following options regarding finances:

• Complete the FAFSA to determine financial aid eligibility. Arcadia University's FAFSA code is 003235.
• Apply for a Sallie Mae loan

Tuition for this program is $55,590. You need to complete 51 credits at $1,090 each. You can review all tuition costs here.

You should expect additional costs for textbooks, supplies, personal expenses, and/or loan fees. You can learn more about all tuition fees here.